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MELISSA HOWARD
NPI 1245777432
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Des Moines, IA

Active since January 25, 2017PECOS Enrolled
4908 FRANKLIN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310(515) 280-3860(515) 883-2683 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melissa Howard NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELISSA HOWARD (NPI 1245777432) is an individual addiction (substance use disorder) provider in Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245777432
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YA0400X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA HOWARD
Location Address4908 FRANKLIN AVEDes Moines, IA 50310-1901
Mailing Address4908 Franklin AveDes Moines, IA 50310-1901 · (515) 280-3860 · Fax (515) 883-2683
Phone(515) 280-3860
Fax(515) 883-2683
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2017
✔ NPI 1245777432 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YA0400X
4908 FRANKLIN AVE, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Howard is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer– Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

FLOYD DAVID CHAPIN CADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 421-4892
FRANKLIN FAMILY PRACTICE, INC.
Family Medicine
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 280-4930
RACHEL FILZER PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 280-3860
DR. LOREN A OLSON M.D., D.L.F.A.P.A.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 280-4930
CARRIE CROTTS LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 280-4930
JULIE ANN BUTLER LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 280-3860
ERIC A MARQUARDT CADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 280-3860
MRS. CHRISTAL GAYLE STARR CADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
4908 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50310
Polk County (515) 280-3860

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Howard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Howard is 1245777432. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2017.

Where is Melissa Howard located?

Melissa Howard practices at 4908 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. The listed phone number is (515) 280-3860.

What is Melissa Howard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), with taxonomy code 101YA0400X.

Is Melissa Howard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Howard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melissa Howard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Melissa Howard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Howard was last updated on January 25, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.